Mrs.

Shaws Classroom
Expectations, Rules, Procedures
and Consequences
The expectations, rules, procedures and consequences of my classroom are intended to
keep the classroom environment safe, orderly, and productive. Please respect the rules
so that we can maximize learning time together. The rules are not hard to follow, nor
are any of them out of the ordinary. They are simply expected behaviors for high
school students in this classroom. If you have any questions about any of these rules, or
why they are in place, you have the right to find out please ask me as soon as
possible. There should never be a rule that does not have a purpose! Thank you for
your cooperation!
CLASSROOM RULES
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Turn off cell phones & electronic devices

Electronic devices (Cell phones, ipads,ipods, MP3 players, computers, cameras, audio and/or video recording devices) are only permitted in
my classroom when instructed for educational purposes only.

Cell Phones should be turned off and invisible during the class period.

If I see or hear your phone being use for personal use it will be taken away and given to an administrator, according to cell phone policy
outlined in the LHSD handbook. Refusal to turn over the cell phone will be treated as insubordinate behavior.

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No food or drink, except water

You may drink bottled of water in the classroom. If a spill occurs, please clean it up immediately and inform the teacher.
No other food or beverage is permitted without a doctors note.
Its important to respect people who food allergies.
Arrive to class on time & ready to learn
When the bell rings, you need to be sitting in your assigned seat.
You should immediately begin on the warm up activity or journal entry.
Be physically and mentally present in the classroom
If you are tardy to class and you do not have a pass, you will be marked tardy and disciplinary action will be taken according to LHSD Student
Handbook.
Never line up at the door before dismissal
Please remain in your seat until I have dismissed you. Never line up at the door before dismissal. Remember, I dismiss you, not the bell.

Do not cheat, plagiarize, or copy work

Cheating is completely unacceptable. If I see you cheating on any assignment even for another class I will give you a zero and report
the incident to the other teacher as well as your assistant principal and parents.

Plagiarism (copying work from another source without giving proper credit) is completely unacceptable. If you plagiarize on any assignment
you will earn a 0 on that assignment with no opportunity to re-do the work for credit.

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Use polite and appropriate language

Offensive, derogatory, and profane terms are not tolerated. In order to have a safe classroom environment where all students feel
comfortable, no put downs, swear words, or slang words with demeaning connotations will be accepted. Remember, if you dont have
something nice to say, dont say it at all!

Follow the Health Professional and School Board Recommendations

Prohibit the smoking, use of or possession of, tobacco in any form (cigarettes,cigars,vapor cigarettes,chewing tobacco,snuff, and any other
tobacco or drugs.
Do your best work & turn it in on time

Remember that the work that you turn-in is a reflection of your effort on the assignment. Think about the following expectations when you are
preparing an assignment that I will review:

Read directions carefully. Ask questions if you dont understand.

All work must be neatly done and legible in order to receive credit.

Fully participant in group activities to receive full credit

Complete all assignments and quizzes on time.

Read teachers feedback to receive additional credit on an assignment and quiz.

You are still required to complete daily work if we have snow day or early dismissals.